Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-01
les from San Diego, and on August
10Th the combined forces occupied the

the American 1OrCeS, uuucI lAouocudnI
A. III. Gillespie, who had been left in
command (Stockton and Fremont hav-
ing left Los Angeles SOME time prev
ious for San Franciscol, capitulated to
Ceryois Varelas, a native of Los An
geles, and who at the head of num-
erous force of his countrymen had
laid siege to the place.
In October of the same year Captain
Mervin, with force of 500 men, at
| tempted to recapture the city, but
meeting with strong and determined
resistance returned to San Pedro and
embarked his forces.
On January 10, 1S47, Commodore
Stockton and General Kearney en-
tered the city, not, however, without
meeting with some opposition; but
they were successful in overcoming
the forces arrayed against them, and
on the sixteenth day Of January the
Article of Capitulation was signed.
| In 1916 there were one hundred and
three proprietors of town farms; eight
4 of when were foreigners (English,
German, French and Americans), the
rest Mexicans.
The first steamer that ever visited
San Pedro was the Gold Hunter, 1S49.
j In the spring of 1850 the resident
population scarcely exceeded 2500.
In January, 1858, it reached about
5000.
The City of Los Angeles was incor-
porated by an act of the legislature
approved April 4, 1850.
May II, 1851, the first newspaper
The Starr was published.
June 10, 1855, the first well-matured
ordinance for establishing and regu-
lating the common schools was signed
by the mayor.
In 1866 the population of the city
was about 5000.
In 1867 the city was first lighted
with gas.
In 1868 the Los Angeles City Water
Company was organized for the pur-
pose Of supplying the city with water
for domestic purposes.
The first bank organized in Los
Angeles was opened for business in
this year by John G. Downey and
A. Hayward. Later on in the
same year the clearinghouse of He'll
man, Temple & Co. opened its doors,
and in 1871, the two institutions con-
solidated and became the Farmers
and Merchants Bank.
In 1880 the population was IL 900 /;
in 1884, 35,528, and at the present
time our number is not less than
IS 900.
In 1878 the valuations of city and
county property for assessment pur-
poses was SIS, 700, 900; in 1887, $92,-
279, ,666.
In 1876 the total freight movement
in pounds, both through and through
local, was 107, ,41S,530 received and
forwarded.
In 1887 the total freight movement
in pounds, both through and through
local, was 6S2, ,9SS,770 received and
forwarded.
In 1871 there was one bank in Los
Angeles, and to-day there are ten do
ing large and lucrative business,
with assets approximating 100000
900.
In 1876 the number of pupils en-
rolled in the public schools was 1911,
and the number of teachers nineteen.
In 1887 the number of pupils enrolled
approximate 5000 and the number of
teachers seventy.
There are now in Los Angeles over
thirty churches, representing all
creeds and denominations, and with
rich and fourishing congregations.
The average rate of taxation for city
purposes, for the six years ending
1886, has been 81. 16 on the 500.
These few figures will illustrate to
you the marvellous growth of our fair
city, and without wearying you with
further details, will say in general
terms that her progress in growth of
population has been remarkable, the
business of her merchants has grown
to wonderful magnitude, her railway
| facilities place her in communication
with all portions of the United States,
and in all other attributes which
go toward making thriving,
flourishing city, she ranks sec
ond in the great State of California.
have been informed that your SOW
ereign grand body holds It's next
session in Los Angeles. We highly
appreciate the great compliment, and
at that time will endeavor to show
you such hospitality and courtesy that
every Odd Fellow and his friend who
visits us will carry away the most
pleasant recollection of our city and
Eer people.
In conclusion, most worthy Grand
Sire, permit me to again extend to
you and your distinguished party a
cordial and hearty welcome to Los
Angeles.
THE RESPONSE.
To the address Grand Sire John H.